Family cars

Bold new Peugeot 308 SW is more practical and offers plug-in hybrid power

If you’re after a used car, we’ve selected a range of excellent models that hold strong appeal on the secondhand market

The best 4x4s and SUVs can cope with any conditions, have loads of space, look sporty and stylish and make great family cars.

The last Citroen C4 was always an underdog as a hatchback, but has an SUV makeover made it more desirable?

If you want the advantages of an SUV with the running costs of a family hatchback, our top 10 run-down explains which are the best small SUVs to pick.

Ford surprised fans by using the 'Puma' name for its new SUV - we see how it compares with the original coupe

The best 7-seater cars carry around large families in comfort, and they needn't break the bank despite their load capacity. We have picked out the bes…

The new Nissan X-Trail SUV will arrive in Europe next year with hybrid technology

Mazda has added an exclusive new Kuro Edition trim level to the Mazda6 range, with only 100 examples coming to the UK

Octavia hatchback and estate models are now available in Skoda’s Sportline trim

Fiat introduces new Hey Google technology to the 500, 500X and 500L models

The Caddy California Mini-camper will sleep two and sit beneath the full-sized California

Poor sales spell end of the road for Ford’s large family car in March next year

Next-generation Peugeot 308 has two plug-in hybrid options and a hi-tech interior

The all-new Hyundai Tucson has radical styling and three hybrid options

The sleek Audi Q5 Sportback 50 TFSI e boasts Audi’s new battery and 37-mile range

Choose one of our top ten most economical family cars and you'll save money while being able to carry passengers and their luggage.

New VW Tiguan R does 0-62mph in under five seconds and costs £45,915

The forthcoming Tesla Model Y will have a range of up to 314 miles

New Ford Focus set to take on latest VW Golf with updated looks and infotainment

Fiat 500, 500X, 500L and Abarth 595 gain refreshed trim levels and colours

Finding the best family car can be tough. Our top 10 rundown does the hard work for you

New BMW M3 has 503bhp and a £74,755 price tag

New ‘intelligent’ manual gearbox fitted, while Kia XCeed also gets ‘4’ trim level

261bhp plug-in hybrid powertrain available to pre-order in new Kia Sorento now

“Dear Carbuyer, I want a high-spec petrol or hybrid SUV with an automatic gearbox and less than 50,000 miles on the clock. What can I get for £20,000?…